Pearls have been adored for thousands of years around the world for their beauty, elegance, and rarity. They serve as a symbol of sophistication, luxury, and refinement. In ancient civilizations, pearls symbolized light, love, healing, femininity, and perfection. Pearls have also been used to create enchanting jewelry pieces for centuries, often passed down from generation […]
Episode 3. I’ve made it this far. Q&A answers are also included. Jack asked Dad for the keys to his truck (hit the shore ‘cause I’m faded), and he didn’t mean it as a reference to “This is how we do it” by Montell Jordan. Kevin said yeah, but there was a catch: he couldn’t […]
Aromatherapy has been used for years in ancient cultures for medical purposes, but it’s now gaining more popularity as a wellness trend in improving one’s mood or well-being. But first, what is aromatherapy? It’s the practice of using essential oils extracted from plant parts, including leaves, flowers, bark, peel, or fruit. These natural plant extracts […]
Let’s be honest. Movie night at home or the cinema won’t be complete without a bag of hot and freshly popped popcorn. With its irresistible aroma that wafts throughout the room and a wide variety of flavors you can choose from, popcorn is definitely a go-to snack for everyone. But have you ever wondered about […]
Do you know how Microsoft Start Weather supports a reforestation project in Kenya? Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and it affects every aspect of our lives. From extreme weather events to food insecurity, biodiversity loss, and health risks, the impacts of climate change are felt by people and […]
If you’ve ever explored your garden or woods after the rain, you’ve probably already seen dozens of snails or slugs crawling around. You might’ve also seen them climb plants and trees or cross sidewalks. Not to mention, they would always leave this unique, shiny slime trail wherever they go. If you’ve already witnessed a snail […]
Doubling the size of the U.S. provided more opportunities for poor families, but the territory needed to be explored and mapped first. Because of this, Jefferson hires Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead the expedition. They started in May 1804 from Missouri, traveling to find the origin. The goal was to find a water route […]
The most dangerous animal in the world is small but deadly. It’s a mosquito… A tiny, annoying insect that sucks your blood like a vampire. But how is a tiny pest so bad?? You would probably be like, “Nah, the most dangerous animal is a big cat or something.” Although encountering a lion in the […]
The Cretaceous Period was a high-sea-level period when dinosaurs walked the Earth. It lasted for 80 million years, and was around about 145 to 65 million years ago! It was the ninth period of the Phanerozoic eon, and it was the third and last period of the Mesozoic era. The climate was as warm as […]
On March 17th of every year, people across the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. There’s nothing quite like this holiday, with people wearing green and parades on every corner. People also often look for four-leaf clovers for good luck, dress as leprechauns with gold pots, and drink […]
There are 8 bear species in the world. They are the Asiatic black bears (also called moon bears), brown bears (including grizzly bears), black bears, giant pandas, polar bears, sloth bears, spectacled bears (also called Andean bears), and sun bears. And just like any animal, bears come in diverse sizes and colors. The Kodiak bear, […]
Today, about 10,000 bird species exist worldwide. But there are debates that the exact number could almost be twice that. These warm-blooded vertebrates are well-known for their colorful plumage, lightweight, smooth feathers for flight, harmonious songs, and amusing behaviors. But did you know that modern-day birds actually evolved from dinosaurs? Yes. You read that right. […]
A lot of people are driven by curiosity and always have that thirst for knowledge. Learning science is an incredible way to quench that desire to discover truths about the world around us. Through science, we get to seek answers through experimentation and observation. It also helps us form the world we live in today […]
The Extent of Grasses Grass is a seemingly insignificant organism that is taken for granted and largely ignored. Grasses grow on almost every land surface, from swamps to deserts and from the Polar Regions to the Tropics; in fact, grasses cover one-third of the earth’s land area. Grasses range in size from the short varieties used […]
Cats are domesticated, fluffy creatures that are kept as pets across the globe. But what is the best source of food for your feline friend? In this article, we will be looking into food that cats should and should not eat, and find which one should be in your feline’s diet. Kibble, also known as cat food, is a very popular food for cats. […]
You should read a great science fiction and novel by the famous creator of Sherlock Holmes – Arthur Conon Doyle. It was published in 1812. Here is a summary of it. Disaster happens when real living dinosaurs are discovered. We learn about the adventures of Prof. Challenger, Edward Malone, Sir J. Roxton, and Prof. Summerley. […]
Sri Lanka History Sri Lanka is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The earliest human inhabitations date to about 38,000 years. Information about Sri Lanka can be found from ancient Chronicles like “Mahavansa”, “deepavansa”, Palivansa”, Rajavaliya” and Choolavansa”. The first ruler of Sri Lanka is King “Pandukabaya” and he was the ruler […]
World hunger is one of the most challenging issues we’re currently facing, and it has been ongoing for decades. Around the world, more than 829 million people are seriously affected by hunger. Many factors, such as poverty, food shortages, climate change, war, and conflict, among others, contribute to the rise of food insecurity. This is […]
After eight challenging years and countless hours, man was finally on the moon. Flight Director Gene Kranz would soon “go around the horn” for the first Stay/No Stay decision. “You know, they landed, and everybody’s cheering and everything and then all of a sudden somebody notices something’s gone wrong. Temperature’s building up. Uh-oh! It shouldn’t […]
NASA once said, “Friendly reminder: We’re just a small speck in a massive universe!” Have you ever stopped for a moment and pondered about this? In the grand scheme of things (of space and time), we’re only specks of dust in this vast universe. It’s such an astonishing yet humbling thought at the same time. […]